Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA from $1,700 (35 Rentals)

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Villa Montanaro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Montanaro

203 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Central Contra Costa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Contra Costa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at eaves Walnut Creek in the Southern Concord neighborhood priced from $1,791. Park Regency Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,813. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Contra Costa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,791
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,813
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Spring MeadowStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$1,980
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,018
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,093
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,131
The Enclave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,145
Avalon Walnut Ridge6031BR,1BA$2,148

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA and Nearby

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Contra Costa area is the $2.02 price per square foot 3Bed/3.5Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Central Contra Costa apartment is the 2x2-1028 Model at Villa Montanaro starting at $3,100 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Southern Concord neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Contra Costa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes3Bed/3.5Bath3BR,3.5BA$2.02
Villa Montanaro2x2-10282BR,2BA$3.02
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$2.60
The WindsorCoventry1BR,1.5BA$3.43
Walnut Hill1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.41
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$3.29
The BoulevardLoft1BR,1BA$3.46
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$2.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Contra Costa, CA

Ranked #440

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Contra Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Contra Costa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Contra Costa is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,813.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment is $1,791 at eaves Walnut Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Contra Costa is starting from $2,208 at Park Vista Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Contra Costa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Contra Costa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Enclave and starts from $2,925.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!